Q5.
Question
State whether each sentence is true or false. If false, replace the underlined word, phrase, expression, or number to make a true sentence.
The shortest side of a right triangle is the hypotenuse.
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The given sentence is False.
The true sentence is The longest side of a right triangle is the hypotenuse.
1Step 1. Determine whether the given sentence is true or false.
The given sentence is false because the hypotenuse is not the shortest side of a right triangle although it is the longest side of a right triangle.
2Step 2. Write the true sentence.
Therefore, the true sentence is the longest side of a right triangle is the hypotenuse.
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